Earth and Beyond - A cosmic perspectiveCoordinator: Birger Schmitz, Lund University (Sweden)Some of the world's most renowned scientists highlight recent developments in planetary research, providing a new understanding of our place in the universe. Topics include the search for Earth-like planets in other solar systems, the role of asteroids and comets for the evolution of life on Earth, water on Mars and its possible significance for extraterrestrial life, the meteoritic perspective on the condensation of the solar nebula, volcanism and impact cratering in our solar system, and the ultimate question: How might Earth's habitability come to an end, making it no longer Earth-like?Read more >>Geoscience program